Otselic Valley building project moving forward ahead of schedule
OTSELIC VALLEY – A $17 million building project that will see the consolidation of the Otselic Valley Central School District Elementary and Junior-Senior High schools continues to move forward and officials are hoping to break ground on the project within a year.
According to OV Superintendent Richard Hughes, the project – approved by voters in September of 2011 – is a “fiscal no-brainer,” and will actually save taxpayers money in the long run.
The project will result in the OV Elementary School’s conversion into a transportation facility and community center in Georgetown, while the Junior-Senior High School will expand to serve students of all ages, grades K-12.
“We’re hoping to have the plans finalized and sent out to state education by the end of March,” said Hughes of the project, which officials have called a long-term solution to some of the district’s budget woes. “We should have those back by the end of April and we could actually begin prepping for the build in June, ahead of schedule ... we’re keeping our fingers crossed.”
This year, as the district prepares for consolidation, the Junior-Senior High School welcomed its fifth and sixth grade students into the building, an age group that “lends an atmosphere of enthusiasm and inspiration to our program,” according to building principal Daniel Henner. Hughes agreed with that assessment and said the students have “brought a different energy” to the building.
“Instruction has definitely improved,” he added. “I think it’s a harbinger of what’s to come with the single campus ... we’ve had a lot of positive feedback.”
Once the full expansion is completed, the new building will include the addition of a K-2 wing, as well as an overbuild that will add classrooms and renovate a large portion of the Junior-Senior High School. Elementary students will have their own cafeteria, added Hughes, and students will benefit from a new K-12 library and fitness room, a first for the district.
The current elementary school in Georgetown will be completely re-designed as a transportation facility, while the historic section of the structure will be utilized as a community center, open to all.
The OV Board Advisory Team spent the better part of a year developing the multi-million dollar project, one its members hope will significantly impact students for generations to come, said Hughes. If the project remains on schedule, the new campus will officially open its doors for the 2013-2014 school year. The Georgetown community center would open by the end of that year.
“Things are constantly evolving, but people are excited,” added the superintendent. “They’re asking lots of questions and it’s unbelievable how quickly things are moving.”
For more information contact the district office at (315) 653-4042 or visit ovcs.org.
According to OV Superintendent Richard Hughes, the project – approved by voters in September of 2011 – is a “fiscal no-brainer,” and will actually save taxpayers money in the long run.
The project will result in the OV Elementary School’s conversion into a transportation facility and community center in Georgetown, while the Junior-Senior High School will expand to serve students of all ages, grades K-12.
“We’re hoping to have the plans finalized and sent out to state education by the end of March,” said Hughes of the project, which officials have called a long-term solution to some of the district’s budget woes. “We should have those back by the end of April and we could actually begin prepping for the build in June, ahead of schedule ... we’re keeping our fingers crossed.”
This year, as the district prepares for consolidation, the Junior-Senior High School welcomed its fifth and sixth grade students into the building, an age group that “lends an atmosphere of enthusiasm and inspiration to our program,” according to building principal Daniel Henner. Hughes agreed with that assessment and said the students have “brought a different energy” to the building.
“Instruction has definitely improved,” he added. “I think it’s a harbinger of what’s to come with the single campus ... we’ve had a lot of positive feedback.”
Once the full expansion is completed, the new building will include the addition of a K-2 wing, as well as an overbuild that will add classrooms and renovate a large portion of the Junior-Senior High School. Elementary students will have their own cafeteria, added Hughes, and students will benefit from a new K-12 library and fitness room, a first for the district.
The current elementary school in Georgetown will be completely re-designed as a transportation facility, while the historic section of the structure will be utilized as a community center, open to all.
The OV Board Advisory Team spent the better part of a year developing the multi-million dollar project, one its members hope will significantly impact students for generations to come, said Hughes. If the project remains on schedule, the new campus will officially open its doors for the 2013-2014 school year. The Georgetown community center would open by the end of that year.
“Things are constantly evolving, but people are excited,” added the superintendent. “They’re asking lots of questions and it’s unbelievable how quickly things are moving.”
For more information contact the district office at (315) 653-4042 or visit ovcs.org.
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